Expand Your Perspective with Study Abroad

Business students pose for group photo in Copenhagen

Studying abroad gives you the opportunity to experience new cultures, explore global business environments and grow both personally and professionally. 

Through UMass Lowell’s International Experiences and Study Abroad office, you can choose from for-credit opportunities, including faculty-led programs, exchange programs and partner-led programs around the world. UMass Lowell students have studied in more than 25 countries, and the university has partnerships with 120 institutions globally.

Whether you want to study abroad for a week, a summer, a semester or longer, there are options that can fit your academic goals and schedule. Programs may include coursework, internships, service-learning and other immersive experiences.

Why Study Abroad?

For business students, study abroad can be especially valuable because it brings global learning to life and helps you better understand how organizations, markets and consumers operate across borders. 

Studying abroad can help you:

  • See firsthand how business works across different cultures and markets 
  • Build the global perspective employers in every industry are looking for 
  • Develop real adaptability, confidence and cross-cultural communication skills 
  • Expand your professional network well beyond the region 
  • Come back with experiences you'll be talking about long after graduation

Here are a few examples of the kinds of global learning experiences you may be able to explore through the Manning School of Business:

Summer 2026 Offerings:

Global Business Consulting Experience in Lisbon, Portugal

In 2025, students in the Global Business Consulting course worked virtually during the semester and then traveled to Portugal to present recommendations to executives at Unicorn Factory Lisboa. The course included both undergraduate and MBA students and gave them the chance to work on a real international consulting project. Article: In Portugal, Weeks of Online Teamwork Come to Life for Business Students

Panama Service-Learning Program

In 2023 and 2024, Manning undergraduate students traveled to Panama to work with small businesses and community organizations on real consulting challenges. Through these service-learning experiences, students applied business skills in practice while gaining cross-cultural experience and a broader global perspective. Articles: Manning Students Serve as Small Business Consultants in Panama, Spreadsheets and Chicken Feed: Manning Students Hatch Business Solutions in Panama

Global Entrepreneurship Exchange (GE2)

GE2 is Manning School’s long-running international program focused on entrepreneurship and innovation. Over the years, GE2 has involved students and faculty from more than 22 countries, and more than 1,000 participants have taken part in its study abroad and exchange activities. Visit the GE2 website to learn more.

How to Get Started

Start planning early! The International Experiences and Study Abroad office can walk you through program types, application steps, scholarships and financial aid options, health, safety and policies. You may also be eligible for Manning School scholarships designed to make these experiences more accessible.

Visit the International Experiences and Study Abroad website to explore your options and start your application.